Egypt Travel Hub

If you’ve never visited Egypt before, a trip to Cairo is the best place to start. A huge, vibrant metropolis with both modern and ancient Egyptian architecture, the city is home to 17 million people. Located on the shores of the Nile, Cairo actually feels like several self-contained cities spanning the history of the city – from the Coptic Christian buildings of Old Cairo to Islamic Cairo’s medieval mosques and monuments.

Cairo is the perfect jumping off point for all manner of activities, such as trips to Luxor and the pyramids, or even such unforgettable activities like moonlit camel tours across the desert or balloon over the Nile. Inside the city you’ll find all manner of historical buildings and monuments, including the Cairo Opera House, the Khan ek-Khalili souk, the Al-Azhar Mosque and the Citadel built by Salah Al-Din. If you’re an adventurous epicurean, Cairo has many tasty surprises in store in the form of the small cafes and restaurants frequented by the locals downtown. Kushari, the national dish of Egypt, is a melange of pasta, rice and vegetables that simply has to be tried if you get the chance. Many restaurants specialise in just this one dish.

If you’re interested in exploring beyond Cairo, nature-lovers can enjoy hiking trails and scuba diving, particularly based around resorts like Sharm el Sheikh, which cater to tourists on all inclusive holidays to Egypt. No matter what your tastes, Egypt has something for everyone, be it adventure, history or simply a relaxing break away from it all.